The 1980s was the decade in which Christian Weston Chandler was born, under the name Christopher Weston Chandler. (His name wasn't changed until 1994.) According to Chris, he had a lot of trouble growing up, and even coped with a prolonged episode of muteness.

Source material referring to the 1980s is scarce, and this article is mostly based on statements made by Chris at a later age, and on image material.

1981

The last year of peace for Bob and Barbara Chandler. Unluckily for them, the happy couple filled their time with lots of unprotected love-making. During the second half on this year, Barbara would be pregnant.

1983

Chris has stated that in 1983, he was abused by his babysitter, "starting" his autism. On other occasions, however, Chris has said that he is aware of autism being a hereditary disease, making his "acquisition" of autism impossible.[10] We can nonetheless assume that the abuse Christopher suffered in 1983 was traumatic and possibly exacerbated his condition.[11]

1984

In 1984, Chris lived his life in Ruckersville as a mute toddler. He himself declared that he gave his parents a lot of trouble, and he screeched a lot.[6] It is possibly indicated that his parents held this against him at a later age, and didn't really like caring for the autistic child they had created themselves.

Events of 1984

1985

In 1985, Chris is still a mute, screeching toddler. He meets his first gal pal, Sarah.

Events of 1985

This year - Sarah Hammer and her family moves to Chris's neighborhood. The cordial relations that develops between the Hammer and Chandler couples lead to some sort of friendship between Chris and Sarah.[9]

December - Chris has his picture taken in front of a bathroom, and at a shopping mall.

25 December - Chris receives an abundance of toys for Christmas, including a giant Fievel doll, Raggedy Ann dolls and several pieces of Sesame Street merchandise. Bob receives a book entitled "Your IBM PC Made Easy".